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ATHLETE'S COMMENTSCOACHES' COMMENTS General confidence is a key aspect to focus on.Generally lacks confidence. Hates the high bar.Believes he will hurt himself even though the environment is safe. Cant perform the backwards dismount on the high bar. Avoids any remote chance of hurting himself. Has hit the bar a few times when dismounting; since then, his dismounts have been poor. He has natural ability and so gives up when hard work is needed to develop a skill. Doesnt like being disorientated during the dismount. He worries about injury. Would prefer to perform a forwards dismount; feels safe performing this dismount as hes never hit the bar doing it before. He doesnt have to do anything he doesnt want to at home so gives up when hard work is needed. When things go wrong, he questions himself, e.g., Whats going wrong? Why cant I do it? He doesnt focus in at the right times. Thinking about performing the dismount puts him off his routine.

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So what did we aim to do? Increase his general confidence Increase his confidence in his high bar competence and safety Increase his focus on the high bar Achieve consistent performance on the backwards dismount

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How did we do it? Increasing General Confidence Identified personal competencies & qualities Recorded weekly achievements Increasing work output Identified factors needed for success Identified personal areas to work on

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How did we do it? Increasing focus on high bar Identified concentration aspects of high bar Developed a pre-performance routine Increasing confidence in high bar competence and safety Developed imagery routine

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What is a Chartered Psychologist? Entered on the Register of Chartered Psychologists – GBR – Specialised training – Judged fit to practise – Abides by the BPS Code of Conduct I love being a sport and exercise psychologist because of the diversity and the challenging nature of the work. You can find yourself giving a lecture, writing a book chapter, conducting research, speaking to the media or consulting with a sport or exercise participant. It is enjoyable, challenging and particularly when consulting can be a very rewarding experience. (Dr. Marc Jones, Staffordshire University)

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Why Become a Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist? Chartered Psychologists agree to: – maintain and develop their professional competence – work within their competence – obtain proper consent before intervening with or treating clients – respect confidences – Conduct themselves to prevent damage to clients and the profession Standard of Competence BPS offers – Competency and career development – Professional network – Professional services and products

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Whats Statutory Regulation All About? The Health Professions Council (HPC) will shortly become the regulatory body for psychologists Calling yourself a Sport & Exercise Psychologist if youre not on the HPC Register will be a criminal offence GBR is still required for entry onto PG training courses HPC will automatically approve existing training routes for entry onto the HPC Register (Stage 2)